10 Delicious Caramel Desserts and Treats

Sometimes "just because" is reason enough for a sweet treat.

Caramel-Almond Ice Cream Torte
Photo: David Prince

Sweet, gooey caramel takes a starring role in these mouthwatering recipes.

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Caramel-Almond Ice Cream Torte

Caramel-Almond Ice Cream Torte
David Prince

Top vanilla ice cream with caramel sauce and almonds and freeze to create an incredibly easy yet impressive dessert.

Get the recipe: Caramel-Almond Ice Cream Torte

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Apple Cake With Caramel Glaze

Apple Cake With Caramel Glaze
Amy Neunsinger

Pour warm caramel sauce over a just-baked apple cake to let it soak into every last bite.

Get the recipe: Apple Cake With Caramel Glaze

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Caramel-Chocolate Cream Puffs

Caramel-Chocolate Cream Puffs
David Prince

Dip cream puffs into thickened caramel sauce, then serve with warm hot fudge sauce for a doubly decadent dessert.

Get the recipe: Caramel-Chocolate Cream Puffs

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Chocolate Cake With Caramel Frosting and Gumdrop Roses

Chocolate Cake With Caramel Frosting and Gumdrop Roses
Christopher Baker

Chocolate and caramel pair up in this rich two-layer cake; decorate with pretty roses made out of gumdrop candies (they’re easier to make than you think).

Get the recipe: Chocolate Cake With Caramel Frosting and Gumdrop Roses

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Caramel Apples

Caramel Apples
Kirsten Strecker

Use packaged candies to make this classic caramel-coated treat in just 10 minutes.

Get the recipe: Caramel Apples

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Cornflake Turtles

Cornflake Turtles
Jim Cooper

These little caramel clusters are crunchy, chewy, salty, and sweet all at once—the perfect snack.

Get the recipe: Cornflake Turtles

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Pineapple Upside-Down Cakes

Pineapple Upside-Down Cakes
Ngoc Minh Ngo

These caramel-covered cakes incorporate leftover hamburger buns for a quick and easy shortcut.

Get the recipe: Pineapple Upside-Down Cakes

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Individual Chocolate Melting Cakes

Individual Chocolate Melting Cakes
William Meppem

Serve these intense, gooey chocolate cakes with caramel sauce and ice cream.

Get the recipe: Individual Chocolate Melting Cakes

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Easy Candied Nuts

Easy Candied Nuts
Jose Picayo

Coat toasted nuts with warm caramel and let cool for a sweet and savory snack that’s simple to make.

Get the recipe: Easy Candied Nuts

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Chocolate Caramel Ice Cream Pie

Chocolate Caramel Ice Cream Pie
Maria Robledo

This is the ultimate ice cream pie—layers of chocolate ice cream, dulce de leche ice cream, and Nutella over a dark chocolate cookie crust, topped with chopped hazelnuts for an extra crunch.

Get the recipe: Chocolate Caramel Ice Cream Pie

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